TRSMAIN and TSO XMIT both take the input file and build it into fixed length
records. The output file contains the information needed to reconstruct the
file in its original format. So LRECL, BLKSIZE, DSORG, RECFM, etc... which it
will use to restore the file to its original state.
So some tools that can be used to set-up a file to be transmitted
TSO XMIT
TRSMAIN
DFDSS
FDR products
The SEQ and PDS or PDSE files are easy enough to work with
VB, VBS files or SVC Dump datasets (for example) provide more of a challenge
The preferred method for transmitting files from mainframe to another location
will depend on your shop's standards.
When I need to move SMF or SVC Dumps, I will sometimes TRSMAIN the file. Then
I can use FTP or other transmission product to send the file where it needs to
go. When it lands on another Mainframe host, I can run TRSMAIN again to
unterse it. Note: TRSMAIN has pack and super-pack options
If I have a PDS/PDSE/SEQ file, I will sometimes use TSO XMIT. The file is
written to an output dataset. Then the output dataset it transmitted to a new
host and RECEIVEd.
Once the file resides on your target system, it can remain in the TRSMAIN or
TSO XMIT form until you need it. Then you will need to run a process to
restore the file. TRSMAIN is UNPACK, TSO XMIT is RECEIVE.
TSO XMIT (Transmit) takes a file and compresses it (if possible)
You can transmit the file and place it on JES2 SPOOL. Or you can XMIT node.id
filename OUTDSN('output file name')
The OUTDSN can then be transmitted with FTP or other transmission products.
It is used as a way to transport files between z/OS systems. Even when there
is a non-mainframe in the middle.
So like TRSMAIN, it can provide a transport file.
Note: Some shops restrict the number or amount of data that can be XMIT'd via
Spool. So using OUTDSN is preferred mechanism
Here is a nice write up of TRSMAIN
http://jensd.be/271/linux/terse-unterse-and-transfer-datasets-between-zos-and-other-platforms-via-ftp
Here is some helpful tips on VSAM
http://www.mainframetips.com/transfer-zos-vsam-file-via-internet/
If this does not help clarify the concepts, let us know what else you need to
know.
Lizette
> -----Original Message-----
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On
> Behalf Of Nathan Astle
> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2017 3:54 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: Sample JCL for file transfer using NJE/TCPIP
>
> Hi Ed
>
> Apologies
>
> I was trying to understand if XMIT is used versus FTP then I will have to
> run a TSO RECEIVE command from the target LPAR to ensure the file is
> available in Target LPAR
>
>
>
>
>
> On May 20, 2017 2:38 PM, "Edward Finnell" < 0000000248cce9f3-dmarc-
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
> > What have you tried?
> >
> > //JOBCARD JOB
> > //STEP1 EXEC PGM=IKJEFT01,REGION=4096K,DYNAMNBR=16
> > //SYSTSPRT DD SYSOUT=A
> > //SYSTSIN DD *
> > TRANSMIT nodename.userid DSN('my.big.honkin.smf')
> > //*
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 5/20/2017 1:38:12 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> > [email protected] writes:
> >
> > Could someone please help me with the sample JCL for transferring a
> > file(SMF) Using NJE TCPIP link.
> >
> >
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